Q1: Plan and implement an activity that encourages pupils to relate to others, e.g. work co-operatively during group activities.
Q2: How would a school involve children and young people in making decisions?
Q3: What opportunities are provided to enable young people to be active citizens?
Q4: Think of as many positive words to describe yourself using the same initial as your first name, e.g. caring, creative, Carlton; magnificent, marvellous, Miriam; sensitive, sharing, Shazia; terrific, tremendous Tom.
Kiran – kind, keen, knowledgeable, kind hearted
Q5: Please describe group dynamics and social interaction.
Q6: How would you encourage a child’s self reliance?
Q7: Describe possible strategies for supporting the preparation of pupils for transfer or transition.
Q8: List ten ways to enable pupils to relate positively to others.
Q9: Describe how you would help pupils to develop emotional well-being and resilience?
Q10: How does a setting support children and young people during transitions?
Q11: What possible problems might a pupil experience when adjusting to a new setting?
Q12: How would you help a new primary school student to adjust to a new setting?

Answer: Q1: Plan and implement an activity that encourages pupils to relate to...

Q1. Make a list of the main points of cognitive development.
Q2. Which points do you think accurately describe children’s thinking and learning.
Q3. Provide examples of the planning you would use within the curriculum framework applicable to the pupils in a school. Include information on:
· Long-term plans, e.g. Overall curriculum plan, topic web
· Medium-term plans, e.g. Schemes of work, timetables
· Short-term plans, e.g. activity plans, lesson plans
Q4. What are the assessment requirements of the curriculum framework applicable to the pupils in the school?
Q5. What are your role and responsibilities in the assessment process?
Q6. What are your responsibilities for reporting pupil progress to their parents?
Q7. Outline policy and procedures for reporting pupil progress to their parents.
Q8. Outline the key stages to the National curriculum.
Q9. Outline a general school policy for the use of ICT?
Q10. What virus controls and other measures are used to protect the school’s computer systems and to protect pupils from unsuitable materials on the Internet?
Q11. Plan an activity to encourage a pupil to work more independently using ICT skills. Include the following: a description of the activity; the learning objectives; the organisation and resources required; your role in supporting the pupil.
Q12. What are the operating requirements and routines for ICT equipment in school?

Answer: Q1. Cognitive development includes the fields of thinking, reasoning, problem solving, logic,...

Question: Unit 5 Assignment – The principles underpinning the role
of the practitioner working with children

An early years setting is preparing to review the roles of the practitioners. In preparation for
the review, write about:

1. The practitioner's role in maintaining professional relationships with children and adults.
This should include:
• the responsibilities of the practitioner in all professional relationships
• TWO (2) issues which contribute to maintaining professional relationships with
children and adults
• the value of a multi-professional approach when working with children

2. Developing reflective practice. This should include:
• the benefits of developing reflective practice within the setting
• the importance of reflective practice for improving own performance
• TWO (2) strategies for improving own learning and performance

3. The principles and practices which support the practitioner's work with children. This
should include:
• a summary of the main principles that underpin work with children
• an analysis of how these principles can support practice
• the reasons why children's interests and experiences should be valued

4. Recent initiatives and research to provide:
• information about ONE (1) recent initiative and ONE (1) piece of current research
which relate to provision for children
• evidence to show how the recent initiative can support practice within early years
settings

Include an evaluation of how the current research can support the practitioner’s practice in
the setting.

Throughout the assignment you should ensure that you address diversity and inclusive
practice where it is appropriate to the task.

Your completed work should not exceed 3,500 words. There is no lower word limit. Work
that is more than 10% above the word limit will not be marked. References and
quotations within the text are not included in the word limit.

Answer: Task 1.
As an early years practitioner, you will have clear responsibilities...

Select TWO (2) age ranges from the following:
• birth to 3 years
• 3 to 7 years
• 7 to 12 years
• 12 to 16 years

1. For each selected age range, give a description of how children develop in TWO (2) of
the following areas:
• physical development
• communication and language development
• intellectual development and learning
• social and emotional development
• behavioural development

2. Select TWO (2) theoretical perspectives which relate to the chosen areas of
development
• Explain how these theoretical perspectives relate to the areas of development
• Evaluate how these theoretical perspectives may influence practice which affects
the development of children

3. For ONE (1) of the chosen age ranges carry out THREE (3) observations on the same
child. Include the THREE (3) observations in an appendix to the assignment:
• select ONE (1) area of the child's development from the list above to observe in
the three observations
• use a different technique for each observation
• explain how observations can be used to support planning to meet the child's
needs
• for each observation show the child’s needs in the selected area of development
• demonstrate how confidentiality is maintained in each observation

4. Evaluate how assessment through observations can have implications for practice.

Throughout the assignment you should ensure that you address diversity and inclusive
practice where it is appropriate to the task.

Your completed work should not exceed 3,500 words. There is no lower word limit. Work
that is more than 10% above the word limit will not be marked. References and
quotations within the text are not included in the word limit.

Answer: Task 1.
Physical Development.
Physical development can be divided into three sections,...

A Children's Centre is reviewing the policies and procedures which will promote children's health and welfare as well as their development.

1. Identify FIVE (5) pieces of current legislation which will influence policies within the setting AND:
• show how each piece of legislation will influence working practices in the setting
• describe how the policies and procedures will help to safeguard children
• explain how the policies and procedures promote fair, just and inclusive strategies which support the children

2. Describe TWO (2) strategies which this setting may use to empower children to develop independence and self-reliance:
• Assess the effectiveness of these strategies
• Choose and evaluate ONE (1) theoretical perspective which supports the
development of strategies for empowering children

3. Explain the key issues which the setting should consider for developing practice which supports children to prepare for transfers or transitions.

4. Discuss some of the causes and effects of discrimination on children and how these may affect the practice in the setting.

Throughout the assignment you should ensure that you address diversity and inclusive practice where it is appropriate to the task.

Your completed work should not exceed 3,500 words. There is no lower word limit. Work that is more than 10% above the word limit will not be marked. References and quotations within the text are not included in the word limit.

Answer: Task 1)
The five pieces of current legislation that will influence practice...

D3 Describe ONE (1) suitable method of observing and recording the social development of children aged 5 years.
D4 Explain ONE (1) advantage and ONE (1) disadvantage of this method of observing children.
D6 Describe how snack and meal times can support the social development of children
D7 Show an understanding of diversity and inclusion practise
B2 Explain how observations can be used to support the development of children.
A1 Explain why it is important for practitioners to understand the pattern of development of children from birth to 16 years.
A* reflect on the reasons why everyday care routine are important in early years group settings.

Answer: D3 Describe ONE (1) suitable method of observing and recording the social...

D1 Select 4 aspects of professional practice.
D2 Identify why each selected aspect of professional practice is essential when working in an early years setting.
D3 Include examples of how you are developing the knowledge or skills that will improve each selected aspect of professional practice.
D4 Include examples of your effective communication with children and with parents.
D5 Provide evidence to show how you maintain confidentiality in work with children and parents.
D6 Provide evidence of ways that you are preparing for employment and finding information about professional development.
D7 Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practice.
C1 Explain how you’re developing knowledge or skills in each selected aspect will improve your professional practice.
B1 Explain why the examples of communication with children and with parents were effective
B2 Explain the importance of maintaining confidentiality when working with children and parents.
A1 Explain the reasons for preparing for employment and for finding information about professional development.

Answer: D1 and D2
Time keeping and attendance is important because if you...

D1 list the main legal requirements that support children with additional needs and their families.
D2 Explain why settings should have an inclusion policy.
D3 State the main areas that need to be involved in an inclusion policy.
D4 Describe 2 national and 1 local source of information that can support children and their families.
D5 describe how the practitioner can identify and plan to meet the individual needs of children.
D6 describe ways in which the practitioner can develop positive working relationships with parents and families.
D7 gives examples of 2 different ways that the practitioner can plan to support and help children with additional needs to join in the activities and experiences of the setting.
D8 describe/give an explanation on why it is important to use specialist aids and equipment safely.
C1 discuss 2 ways to communicate effectively with children and their families.
B1 Explain why some children and their families may find it harder than others to participate in the activities/experiences of the setting.
B2 Explain why it is important to have realistic expectations of children’s development.
A1 Discuss the benefits of inclusion for the child.
A* Reflect on the role of the practitioner in promoting diversity and inclusion.

Answer: D1 list the main legal requirements that support children with additional needs...